Mother-in-Law's Home Cooking (Yulan Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Room 1599, Building 1, Mingfa Commercial Plaza, No. 99 Yulan Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (near Nanjing South Railway Station)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Room 1599, Building 1, Mingfa Commercial Plaza, No. 99 Yulan Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (near Nanjing South Railway Station). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Nanjing
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Room 1599, Building 1, Mingfa Commercial Plaza, No. 99 Yulan Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (near Nanjing South Railway Station)
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Bell Pepper and Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, Dumplings
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Chicken Stewed with MushroomsChicken stewed with mushrooms is a nutritious dish primarily made with chicken and mushrooms. The method involves cutting the chicken into pieces and simmering it together with mushrooms until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful. This dish offers an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste, where the fresh fragrance of mushrooms perfectly blends with the rich flavor of chicken.
Bell Pepper and Tofu Skin Stir-FryA stir-fry dish made with tofu skin and green bell peppers, known for its crisp texture and savory flavor.
DumplingsDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish made by wrapping a filling inside a dough made from flour, which is then cooked by boiling, steaming, or pan-frying. Main ingredients include flour, pork, and vegetables such as cabbage and chives, with seasonings added to the filling according to taste. The dough is rolled into a circle, filled, sealed by pinching the edges, and then cooked.
Fried Pork Rind with PeanutsA traditional Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying crispy pork rinds with peanuts for a savory, crunchy flavor.
Mutton Stew with BonesYang Jiezi is a dish featuring lamb leg bones as the main ingredient, typically cooked with offal and blood in water or broth. It's simmered slowly after blanching the meat to remove odor, then stewed with ginger, scallions, star anise, and other spices until tender and flavorful.
Spicy Stir-fried Heart MeatA stir-fried dish made with pork heart and spicy ingredients, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Braised Pork BonesPork bones simmered in a savory sauce with soy, sugar, and spices until tender and flavorful.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Cucumber and Pig Ear SaladA refreshing cold dish made with pig ears and cucumber, seasoned with garlic, chili oil, vinegar, and soy sauce for a crisp and tangy flavor.